Objectives
In this class you will read and comprehend two types of text: literature which is fiction and this which means non-fiction.
What is informational text?
According to the rules, only one person should do this while everyone else listens.
What is talk?
We learn by making ___
What is mistakes?
Tests, quizzes, projects, and literature group reflections fall into this category.
What is graded work?
To Reach Me: If a parent (or student) wants to contact Mrs. Distler, they would e-mail her at this address.
What is karen.distler@californiak12.org?
Daily Double
This word means to back up your ideas (inferences) w the text. You must cite text .__
What is evidence? (Text support is also acceptable.)
In Mrs. Distler's class students can have their heads down. True or False
What is false?
An intelligent person does this.
What is ask for help?
Mrs. Distler gives practice work that is graded for accuracy (correctness)? True or False
What is false?
If your name is written down by a sub, this will happen. For an extra 100 points- if you were part of the problem, this will also happen.
What is conference with Mrs. Distler. Possible Lunch Detention.
The ___ is a general message the author tries to communicate through a text. An example is "good overcomes evil." This is not the main idea, but the
__ __ __ __ ___. 8th grade must analyze it's development.
What is theme?
When people don't give others time to think by ____ out, they steal another person's learning opportunity.
What is blurting?
Success is a result of intelligence plus this.
What is hard work?
When a student does not pass a test, the student must complete more practice and then do what?
What is retake the test?
Course Description:
This is one genre that will be used in reading class other than fiction, non-fiction, and drama.
What is poetry?
Another phrase for the author's opinion.
Find out how the character or audience's ___ creates irony.
What is point of view?
DAILY DOUBLE: Language must be these two things.
What is positive and G-rated.
If you can't see eye to eye with another student you might have to agree to this.
What is agree to disagree?
If you do practice work but get answers wrong, do you still get credit?
Yes
Course Description: When students read literature sets they will also have to submit written ___.
What is a reflection?
This year, when we analyze an argument, we will see if the evidence given is relevant, sound, and ____.
What is sufficient?
According to the Rules, the bottom line says that what is never acceptable?
What is disrupting the learning of other students?
This accepted truth says to treat others the way you want to be treated.
What is the Golden Rule.
Late or Missing Work: What students attend if they miss assignments, fall behind on reading, or need to re-take a test.
What is Homework Help?
Assessment: A type of Assessment that helps us know what skills you need to work on.
What is IXL or Evaluate?